Stoicism: Jordan Peterson and Identity Politics

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I comment on controversy surrounding Clinical Psychologist and Professor Dr. Jordan Peterson who opposes Canadian Bill C-16; talk about the dangers of identity politics and mob mentality; and offer my thoughts concerning group identity.

My Stoic Philosophy video series explores the philosophical tradition of Stoicism with goals to inform, empower, and help others benefit from the practical wisdom of Ancient Greek, Roman, and modern thinkers. I tackle many topics including handling adversity, finding meaning in life, working toward contentment, dealing with change, anger, and gratitude.

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Stoic Philosophy – Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy:
http://www.iep.utm.edu/stoicism/

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Links:
Canadian bill C-16
https://openparliament.ca/bills/42-1/C-16/

BBC reporting on Peterson’s opposition to bill C-16
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37875695

Letter from UoT admins to Peterson:
http://thevarsity.ca/2016/10/24/u-of-t-letter-asks-jordan-peterson-to-respect-pronouns-stop-making-statements/

Protestors disrupting Peterson’s talk at McMaster University:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMsi61OtkE4

Seneca’s Letters to a Stoic
https://www.amazon.com/Senecas-Letters-Stoic-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486811247/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P6GZJCQG2849GSHF4DB8

Jordan Peterson’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos/about

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